National electors named for offices in state race
A list of political nominees appears including Presidential Electors THOMAS FITCH GRANT CHAS THOMPSON HAND ARTHUR BROWN LINCOLN A H MARBLE BUTTE For Superintendent of Schools E E COLLINS CLAY For Commissioner of School and Public Lands DAVID EASTMAN ROBERTS For Attorney General JOHN L PYLE BEADLE For Railroad Commissioner FRANK LECOQ DOUGLAS Notes indicate regional affiliations and offices to be filled by party nominees.
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Thomas Fitch
Grant
Chas, Thompson
Hand
Arthur Brown
Lincoln
A.H Marble
Butte
E. E. Collins
Clay
Lands
David Eastman
Roberts
John L. Pyle
Beadle
Frank Lecocq
Douglas
Not So Much Stealing
Chicago Tribune argues the general government suffered losses under Neely in Cuba, comparing past embezzlements by postmasters and land office receivers to present scandal. It notes earlier administrations laxity and asserts a trend toward improved morality since the founding, despite ongoing corruption concerns.
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Chicago Tribune
Neely
Westottice
Cuba
Monroe
Adams
Jink- San
Samuel L. Gouvermenr
New York
Samuel L. Swaruvout
Jackson
Jesse Hoyt
van Buren
Hale
General Gratiot
Jessup
Methodist Conference Ends Longtime Pastor Tenure Rule
A radical change at the Methodist general conference ends a five year cap on pastors in one town. Bishops will appoint for one year and pastors may stay longer if their work benefits the church. The resolution passed 433 to 238, altering a long held custom believed to benefit the church overall.
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Methodist General Conference
Pettigrew Debate Pointed In State Politics
The Huronite editor says Pettigrew remains the central issue in the coming campaign. The piece notes the state convention avoided him to prevent a martyr image, while urging a direct denunciation of his record as a public servant and his stance on key issues. Pettigrew’s actions since betraying the party are cited as campaign material.
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Huronite
Pettigrew
South Dakota Volunteers
Republican Party
Record U S Exports Reach New Peak In April
Treasury figures show April manufacture exports near 40 million dollars the highest monthly total in history. The year to June is expected to exceed 100 million, about three times a decade ago. American growth outpaces Britain and other Europe nations with output up over 150 percent while European gains lag behind.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
United States
Injustice Claimed Over Perry Seath and Neely Case
The text argues Assistant Postmaster General Perry Seath was unfairly linked to the Neely affair. It notes Seath’s Muncie roots and bias toward local endorsers, asserting Neely and Rich were the actual fraud targets. Seath’s Havana travel context is mentioned with Neely’s role.
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Perry Seath
Neely
Mr. Heath
Muncie
Ind
Heathy
Neeley
Rich
Maj. Rathbone
Cuba
Mr. Rich
Havana
War department to post officers in Pekin and Tokio
The relations between Japan and Russia appear more strained than commonly believed as the war department plans to assign officers to Pekin and Tokyo to join opposing armies if fighting arises. Lieut. Col. John S. Mallory is to proceed to Japan. The department aims to be ready for future emergencies despite no inevitability of war. Pingree potato patches are unpopular this year among last year’s industry participants, who now earn enough to buy their own potatoes and more.
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Japan
Russia
Pekin
Tokio
John S. Mallory
Forty First Infantry
Census Enumerators Begin Nationwide U S Census
Across the country census workers started the United States census yesterday as citizens await new population estimates. Projections vary with many predicting a substantial increase since the 10 year prior count.
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United States
Matthew Quay Seeks Senate Seat in January Legislature
Matthew Quay remains active in politics and plans to appear before the January legislature to seek election as United States senator. Supporters believe he will not be turned down this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Quay
Quay
United States
Mathew
Populist statesman linked to many resolutions of inquiry
A brief note defines a populist statesman by his many resolutions of inquiry. It notes Democratic issues fade under scrutiny and mentions next Wednesday's Democratic meeting at Chamberlain to pick national convention delegates for Kansas City, with ongoing disputes over delegate credentials.
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Chamberlain
Kansas City
Revolt Signals in South Dakota Democrats and Populists
Editor Tinan of the Kimball Graphic notes rising dissent among longhead ed democrats in South Dakota. The piece highlights Bryan Towne as symbol of 16 to 1 loyalty, warning that neither Democrats nor combined Democrats and Populists can carry states east of the Mississippi without 16 to 1. It reports U.S. exports to Germany rising over nine months to March 1900, totaling 142,781,489 dollars, the largest gain among countries, while provisions fall about 15 percent though overall articles rise. a minor 3 percent decrease in provisions persists in the nine months.
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South Dakota
Tinan
The
Kimball Graphic
Sioux Falls
Bryan
Towne
United States
William J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Mississippi
South
Germany
Horseless age debated as horse numbers rise despite price drop
Agricultural department argues the horse economy remains robust as horse numbers climb from 12 4 1 7 14 to 16 0 8 1 3 9 despite declining selling value from 72 to 48 dollars per head. Mules cows and other cattle also fell 30 to 40 percent in the same period.
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Agricultural Department
Lanch
Spooner Flows Over Senate Debate on Philippines
Wisconsin Senator Spooner delivered a masterly Philippines speech, facing off opponents including Pettigrew who were repeatedly floored. Spooner’s quick retorts drew roaring applause as he reminded Pettigrew of his own law training and declared he would teach him patriotism.
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Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Congress
Philippines
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Aguinaldo
Grip Microbe Returns to Your System in 1889 Style
The old Grip Microbe is said to be operating again in your mucous membrane. If suspected, act promptly with Bludbilder aratomatically to drive it out. Sold by J 4H Ferris. Also advertised are De Witt's Little Early Risers, small pills that cleanse the liver and bowels and do not gripe. S. H. Scallin.
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J 4H
Ferris
de Witt
S. H. Scallin
Free homes bill would boost South Dakota economy and rail link
Washington correspondent explains that the free homes law benefits South Dakota, especially on the Sisseton Wahpeton and Yankton reservations, with vast land opened for free settlement. It would spur population growth, enhance railroad connections, raise farm improvements, and politically bolster the Republican Party, citing regional impacts and national party pledges.
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Washington
Minneapolis Journal
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Meeers
Gamble
Burke
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mr. Burke
Senate
Sisseton and Wahpeton Reservation
Yankton Reservation
Great Sioux Reservation
Black Hills
Minneapoll
Minneapolis
Pierre
Lee
Missouri River
Congress
St. Louis
Republican Party
Mississippi River
The Gray Mare Metaphor and Women’s Strength
A farmer and son drive to market with a steady gray mare and a balky black horse. When the wagon stalls the father suggests relying on the gray mare, a folk saying praised as a compliment to women. The piece argues women bear extra strain and can gain strength using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for nourishment and constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Know all Mothers: Cole's Carbonisalve for children
An advertisement urges mothers to keep Cole's Carbonisalve for emergency care of burns cuts and bruises in children offering quick pain relief and scarless healing. Sold by J A Ferris with claims of prompt relief and healing.
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J. A. Ferris
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Hughes
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G. W. Snow
Bon Homme
Bay of State
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Rosa
John Schamber
Hutchinson
J. D. Reeves
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Irving
Munnee
Scientific
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Martin L. Bobb Mitchell
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Security Bank
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Draggist
Campbell’s System Regulator
Clear Lake
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Medical House
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